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Cheap flights from Virginia to Des Moines (DSM)

RIC — DSM
May 8 — May 151
Fri 5/8
Fri 5/15
1 adult, Economy
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$197
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$90
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March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$371
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Virginia to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Des Moines (average of $154). Flying from Virginia to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $441). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Virginia?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Des Moines from Virginia.

  • How long is the flight from Virginia to Des Moines?

    Departing from Virginia to Des Moines will take you 4h 26m. Airlines will cover a distance of 827 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Virginia to Des Moines one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Allegiant Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $117. Delta flights start at $118 while deals on American Airlines start at $140 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Virginia to Des Moines?

    The most popular flight routes from Virginia to Des Moines are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Des Moines, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Des Moines and Richmond Byrd Intl - Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Virginia to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Virginia to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Virginia to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Virginia to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Virginia to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Virginia to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Virginia to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Des Moines (average of $154). Flying from Virginia to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $441). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Virginia to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Virginia to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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